US approves updated Pfizer, Moderna booster shots to target new variant
The new doses are expected to roll out in the United States in the upcoming weeks, but it is still unclear when will they reach Qatar. New versions of the…
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Moderna sues Pfizer for ‘copying’ vaccine technology
The case could take years to resolve. Moderna is suing its rival Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech for allegedly copying its mRNA technology that the company said it developed…
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Why some vaccines require boosters and others don’t
To date, the Gulf nation has administered over 331,437 Moderna and Pfizer booster doses, but why is it needed? The COVID-19 virus has so far spawned 11 variants, Delta and…
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Can you “mix-and-match” COVID vaccines?
Combining two different Covid-19 vaccines is ‘safe’ and provides strong immunity against the virus health experts insist. A senior doctor at Qatar’s ministry of health has reiterated that there is…
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Qatar signs million dollar agreement to improve access to vaccines
The Qatar Fund for Development has signed a five-year agreement to provide access to vaccines for lower-income nations. The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has penned a five-year agreement with…
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Qatar starts rolling out COVID booster shots for general public
Health authorities are encouraging eligible individuals to register for a third booster shot amid global concerns over increasing cases, but the World Health Organisation has been critical of countries giving…
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Qatar’s daily Covid-19 community cases drop below 50
Health authorities have been expanding the vaccination campaign, with the third dose finally rolling out for high-risk groups. Qatar reported less than 50 new Covid-19 community cases in the last…
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Third Covid-19 booster shots to be rolled out in Qatar
All high risk individuals who completed their second dose at least eight months ago will need to get their third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health…
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No decision yet for third Covid-19 booster jab in Qatar: health official
Pfizer submitted early-stage clinical trial data to the FDA earlier this month to seek authorisation for Covid-19 booster shots. Qatar has yet to make a decision on administering a third jab of…
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